Our experienced team is committed to providing a comprehensive radiation protection services and possesses the mandate of a regulatory role in the province. We deliver a wide range of radiation protection services encompassing ionizing and non-ionizing areas including radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, radionuclide areas, industry and research and development activities and also present teaching and training programs.

Reporting to the Head of Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics Medical Physics Department, the General Duty Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) will contribute to the X-ray Compliance Team that CCMB provides to MB Health. The RPO will register, inspect, and assess X-ray equipment operating in healthcare, education, and industry within the Province of Manitoba.

The incumbent will follow established radiation safety and PHIA procedures, maintain a database for all X-ray equipment in the province, and participate in emergency preparedness and response activities. This position requires a degree of flexibility in the scheduling and work hours and will require an incumbent to work non-conforming shift patterns.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

•        Graduate of an approved Radiological Technology Program (Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy or Radiography) or university degree majoring in Physics or other directly related discipline as determined by CancerCare Manitoba
  

•        Minimum 3 years of practical experience in in radiation protection, exercising radiation protection principles, and comprehensive expertise in X-ray quality assurance. 
  

• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/Outlook and internet use
• Ability to perform physical activities, such as pushing and pulling of carts
• Ability to travel to other facilities up to 30% of the time
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license
• Must have a satisfactory employment record
• Must be able to legally work in Canada

Will be assessed during the interview process:

•     Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  

•     Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills
  

•     Excellent English comprehension with both written and verbal communication skills
  

•     Ability to adapt to stressful work situations
  

Other

•      Must have satisfactory employment record
  

•      Must be legally able to work in Canada
  

**Preferred: **

•      Radiological Technology Program (Radiography)
  

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**Asset: **

•    Experience working or volunteering in a healthcare environment
  

•    Ability to speak French
  

Note : The employer reserves the right to underfill the position. The MAHCP Vacancy/Selection/Transfer process will be applied for the recruitment and selection process.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.